Home Depot

Home Depot sells home improvement and construction products. It is the world's largest home fix-it chain with more than 2,150 stores in North America, ahead of second-place Lowe's. Home Depot is the second-largest retailer in the U.S., after Wal-Mart. Products include lumber, floor and wall coverings, plumbing, gardening supplies, tools, paint, and appliances.

Ad boycott against Air America Radio
Home Depot refused to advertise on the progressive Air America Radio. In October 2006, around 90 companies, including Home Depot, told ABC Radio Networks that they did not want their ads to play on radio stations that carried Air America Radio.

Political contributions
Home Depot gave $746,500 to federal candidates in the 05/06 election period through its political action committee - 28% to Democrats, 71% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $609,000 for lobbying in 2006. $360,000 went to four outside lobbying firms with the remainder being spent using in-house lobbyists.

Personnel
Selected board members:
 * David H. Batchelder, Principal, Relational Investors LLC
 * John L. Clendenin, Retired Chairman and CEO BellSouth Corporation
 * Lawrence R. Johnston, Former Chairman, CEO & President, Albertsons, Inc.

Former board members:
 * Thomas J. Ridge, Former Secretary of Homeland Security and former Governor of Pennsylvania

Contact details
2455 Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 770-433-8211 Fax: 770-384-2356 Web: http://www.homedepot.com